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Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 LIST OF PERSONS, ENTITIES AND BODIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 1A AND 2
A. PERSONS |
Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 1. Abdullah Yahya Al Hakim (aliases: (a) Abu Ali al Hakim; (b) Abu-Ali al-Hakim; (c) Abdallah al-Hakim; (d) Abu Ali Alhakim; (e) Abdallah al-Mu'ayyad). Original script: Designation: Huthi group second-in-command. Address: Dahyan, Sa'dah Governorate, Yemen. Date of Birth: a) Approximately 1985; b) Between 1984 and 1986. Place of Birth: a) Dahyan, Yemen; b) Sa'dah Governorate, Yemen. Nationality: Yemen. Other information: Gender: male. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5837273. Date of UN designation: 7.11.2014 (amended on 20.11.2014). Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: Abdullah Yahya al Hakim was designated for sanctions on 7 November 2014 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of UNSCR 2140 (2014), as meeting the designation criteria set out in paragraphs 17 and 18 of the Resolution. Abdullah Yahya al Hakim has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Yemen, such as acts that obstruct the implementation of the agreement of 23 November 2011, between the Government of Yemen and those in opposition to it, which provides for a peaceful transition of power in Yemen, and that obstruct the political process in Yemen. In June 2014, Abdullah Yahya al Hakim reportedly held a meeting in order to plot a coup against Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi. Al Hakim met with military and security commanders, and tribal chieftains; leading partisan figures loyal to former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh also attended the meeting, which aimed to coordinate military efforts to take over Sana'a, Yemen's capital. In a 29 August 2014 public statement, the President of the United Nations Security Council stated that the Council condemned the actions of forces commanded by Abdullah Yahya al Hakim who overran Amran, Yemen, including the Yemeni Army Brigade headquarters on 8 July 2014. Al Hakim led the July 2014 violent takeover of the Amran Governorate and was the military commander responsible for making decisions regarding ongoing conflicts in the Amran Governorate and Hamdan, Yemen. As of early September 2014, Abdullah Yahya al Hakim remained in Sana'a to oversee combat operations in case fighting began. His role was to organise military operations so as to be able to topple the Yemeni government, and he was also responsible for securing and controlling all routes in and out of Sana'a. |
Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 4. Abdulmalik al-Houthi (alias: Abdulmalik al-Huthi) Other information: Leader of Yemen's Houthi Movement. Has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Yemen. Date of UN designation: 14.4.2015 (amended on 26.08.2016). Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: Abdulmalik al-Houthi was designated for sanctions on 14 April 2015 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014) and paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015). Abdul Malik al-Houthi is a leader of a group that has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Yemen. In September 2014, Houthi forces captured Sana'a and in January 2015 they attempted to unilaterally replace the legitimate government of Yemen with an illegitimate governing authority that the Houthis dominated. Al-Houthi assumed the leadership of Yemen's Houthi movement in 2004 after the death of his brother, Hussein Badredden al-Houthi. As leader of the group, al-Houthi has repeatedly threatened Yemeni authorities with further unrest if they do not respond to his demands and detained President Hadi, Prime Minister, and key cabinet members. Hadi subsequently escaped to Aden. The Houthis then launched another offensive towards Aden assisted by military units loyal to former president Saleh and his son, Ahmed Ali Saleh. |
Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 6. Sultan Saleh Aida Aida Zabin Other information: Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Sanaa. Has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen. Date of UN designation: 25.2.2021. Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: Sultan Saleh Aida Aida Zabin has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security and stability of Yemen, including violations of applicable international humanitarian law and human rights abuses in Yemen. Sultan Saleh Aida Aida Zabin is the director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Sanaa. He has played a prominent role in a policy of intimidation and use of systematic arrest, detention, torture, sexual violence and rape against politically active women. Zabin as director for CID is directly responsible for, or by virtue of his authority responsible for, and complicit in the use of multiple places of detention including house arrest, police stations, formal prisons and detention centres and undisclosed detention centres. In these sites, women, including at least one minor, were forcibly disappeared, repeatedly interrogated, raped, tortured, denied timely medical treatment and subjected to forced labour. Zabin himself directly inflicted torture in some cases. |
Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 7. Saleh Mesfer Saleh Al Shaer (aliases: (a) Saleh Mosfer Saleh al Shaer; (b) Saleh Musfer Saleh al Shaer; (c)Saleh Mesfer al Shaer; (d) Saleh al Shae; (e) Saleh al Sha’ir; (f) Abu Yasser). Original script: الشاعر صالح مسفر صالح Designation: Major General, ‘Judicial Custodian’ of properties and funds owned by Houthis’ opponents. Address: Yemen. Place of Birth: Al Safrah, Sa’dah Governorate, Yemen. Nationality: Yemen. Passport no: a) Yemen number 05274639, issued on 7.10.2013 (Expiration date: 7.10.2019) b) Yemen number 00481779, issued on 9.12.2000 (Expiration date: 9.12.2006) National identification no: a) Yemen 1388114 b) Yemen 10010057512. Other information: As Houthi ‘Assistant Minister of Defence for Logistics’, assisted the Houthis in acquiring smuggled arms and weapons. As ‘Judicial Custodian’ directly involved in the widespread and unlawful appropriation of assets and entities owned by private individuals under arrest by the Houthis or forced to take refuge outside of Yemen. Physical Description: Eye Colour: Brown; Hair: Grey; Complexion: Medium; Build: Slim; Height (ft/in): Unknown; Weight (lbs): Unknown; and Clan: Member of the Hashid tribal confederacy. Photograph available for inclusion in INTERPOL-UNSC Special Notice web link: INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals. Date of UN designation: 9.11.2021. Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: In accordance with Section 5(g) of its Guidelines, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to Resolution 2140 makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in its sanctions list. Date on which the narrative summary became available on the Committee’s website: 9 November 2021. Saleh Mesfer Saleh Al Shaer was listed on 9 November 2021 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of Resolution 2140 (2014) and paragraph 14 of Resolution 2216 (2015), as meeting the designation criteria set out in paragraphs 17 and 18(c) of Resolution 2140 (2014). Saleh Mesfer Saleh Al Shaer has engaged in acts and provided support for acts that threaten the peace, security and stability of Yemen, including directing acts that violate applicable international humanitarian law in Yemen. Additional information: With reference to the UN Panel of Experts’ Statement of Case of 28 August 2019, Saleh Mesfer Saleh Al Shaer has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen thereby meeting the criteria for designation as laid out in paragraph 17 of Resolution 2140 (2014). Serving as the Houthis’ Assistant Minister of Defence for Logistics, Saleh Mesfer Saleh Al Shaer assisted the Houthis in acquiring smuggled arms and weapons. He is also listed in connection with his direct involvement since early 2018 in the widespread and unlawful appropriation of assets and entities owned by private individuals under arrest by the Houthis or forced to take refuge outside of Yemen, in his capacity as ‘Judicial Custodian’ and in violation of international humanitarian law. Al Shaer has used his authority and a Sana'a based network comprising members of his family, a special criminal court, the national security bureau, the central bank, the registrar services of the Yemeni Ministry of Trade and Industry, and some private banks in order to arbitrarily dispossess selected private individuals and entities of their wealth without any due judicial process or a possibility of redress. |
Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 8. Muhammad Abd Al-Karim Al-Ghamari (aliases: (a) Mohammad Al-Ghamari). Original script: الغماري محمد عبدالكریم Designation: Major General, Houthi Chief of General Staff. Address: Yemen. Date of Birth: a) 1979; b) 1984. Place of Birth: Izla Dhaen, Wahha District, Hajjar Governorate, Yemen. Nationality: Yemen. Other information: Houthi Military Chief of General Staff, plays the leading role in orchestrating the Houthis’ military efforts that are directly threatening the peace, security and stability of Yemen, including in Marib, as well as cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia. Photograph available for inclusion in INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals. Date of UN designation: 9.11.2021 Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: In accordance with Section 5(g) of its Guidelines, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to Resolution 2140 makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in its sanctions list. Date on which the narrative summary became available on the Committee’s website: 9 November 2021 Muhammad Abd Al-Karim Al-Ghamari was listed on 9 November 2021 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of Resolution 2140 (2014) and paragraph 14 of Resolution 2216 (2015), as meeting the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of Resolution 2140 (2014). Muhammad Abd Al-Karim Al-Ghamari has engaged in acts and provided support for acts that threaten the peace, security and stability of Yemen. Additional information: Al-Ghamari is listed for his involvement in and leadership of Houthi military campaigns that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen thereby meeting the criteria for designation as laid out in paragraph 17 of Resolution 2140 (2014). Al-Ghamari, as Houthi Military Chief of General Staff, plays the leading role in orchestrating the Houthis’ military efforts that are directly threatening the peace, security and stability of Yemen, as well as cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia. He most recently took charge of the large-scale Houthi offensive against Yemeni government-held territory in Marib governorate. The Marib offensive is exacerbating Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, as it puts approximately one million vulnerable internally displaced people at risk of being displaced yet again, lead to the deaths of civilians, and is triggering broader escalation of the conflict. — Al Estiklal profile – ‘Muhammad Al-Ghamari; The Houthi Leader Who Conveyed The Iranian ‘Revolutionary Guards’ Experience To Yemen’ (https://www.alestiklal.net/en/view/8824/muhammad-al-ghamari-the-houthi-leader-who-conveyed-the-iranian-revolutionary-guards-experience-to-yemen) (accessed on 19.10.21) — Al Mashhad al-Yemeni (Arabic) – ‘Insurgency Leader Al-Huthi Appoints Prominent Commander To Lead Fighting in Al Hudaydah’ (https://www.almashhad-alyemeni.com/print~136875) (accessed on 19.10.21) — Al Mashhad al-Yemeni (Arabic) – Arabic report on appointment of al-Ghamari as ‘Commander in Chief’ in Marib (https://www.almashhad-alyemeni.com/195498) (accessed on 19.10.21) — Al Manar TV – ‘Yemeni Chief of Staff: Ready for Long-Term War with Saudi-led Coalition States’ (http://english.manartv.com.lb/842052) (accessed on 19.10.21) — Al Marjie (Arabic) – Profile of al-Ghamari- https://www.almarjie-paris.com/1479 (accessed on 19.10.21) — Al Jazeera – ‘Houthis say they attacked Aramco, Patriot targets in Saudi Arabia’ (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/15/yemens-houthis-say-attacked-aramco-patriot-targets-in-jazan) (accessed on 19.10.21) — Human Rights Watch – ‘Houthi Landmines Kill Civilians, Block Aid’ (https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/04/22/yemen-houthi-landmines-kill-civilians-block-aid) (accessed on 19.10.21) — The Missile War in Yemen: Report by Center for International and Strategic Studies (https://www.csis.org/analysis/missile-war-yemen-1) (accessed on 19.10.21) — Mines And IEDs Employed By Houthi Forces On Yemen’s West Coast: Report by Conflict Armament Research (https://www.conflictarm.com/dispatches/mines-and-ieds-employed-by-houthi-forces-on-yemens-west-coast/) (accessed on 19.10.21) |
Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 9. Yusuf Al-Madani Original script: یوسف المداني Title: Major General. Designation: Commander of the Houthi’s Fifth Military Region. Address: Yemen. Date of Birth: 1977. Place of Birth: Muhatta Directorate, Hajjah Province, Yemen. Nationality: Yemen. Other information: A prominent leader of Houthi forces and commander of forces in Hudaydah, Hajjah, Al Mahwit, and Raymah, Yemen – threatening the peace, security, and stability of Yemen. As of 2021, Al-Madani was assigned to the offensive targeting Marib. Photograph available for inclusion in INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals. Date of UN designation: 9.11.2021. Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: In accordance with Section 5(g) of its Guidelines, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to Resolution 2140 makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in its sanctions list. Date on which the narrative summary became available on the Committee’s website: 9 November 2021 Yusuf Al-Madani was listed on 9 November 2021 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of Resolution 2140 (2014) and paragraph 14 of Resolution 2216 (2015), as meeting the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of Resolution 2140 (2014). Yusuf Al-Madani has engaged in acts and provided support for acts that threaten the peace, security and stability of Yemen. Additional information: Al-Madani is listed for his involvement in and leadership of Houthi military campaigns that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen thereby meeting the criteria for designation as laid out in paragraph 17 of Resolution 2140 (2014). Al-Madani is a prominent leader of Houthi forces and is the commander of forces in Hudaydah, Hajjah, Al Mahwit, and Raymah, Yemen. As of 2021, Al-Madani was assigned to the offensive targeting Marib. Persistent Houthi repositioning and other violations of the ceasefire provisions of the Hudaydah Agreement have destabilised a city that serves as a critical thoroughfare for humanitarian and essential commercial commodities. Additionally, there are regular reports of Houthi attacks impacting civilians and civilian infrastructure in and around Hudaydah, further exacerbating the situation for Yemenis facing some of the highest levels of humanitarian need in the country. — Al Masda (Arabic) – ‘Houthis Appoint Acting Defense, Interior Ministers, Members of Supreme Security Committee’ (https://almasdaronline.com/article/67627) (accessed on 19.10.21) — Saba (Arabic) – Report Says Head of Al-Huthi Supreme Political Council Visits Navy Missiles Exhibition (https://www.saba.ye/ar/news478675.htm) (accessed on 19.10.21) — Aden Al Hadath (Arabic) – ‘Dissident Figure’ Says ‘Abd-al-Malik Al-Huthi Has Leukemia, Identifies ‘Likely Successor’ (https://aden-alhadath.info/news/35501) (accessed on 19.10.21) — Mohammad Ali al-Houthi’s Twitter account – On 2 February 2018, Al Huthi posted a picture with himself and Yusuf Al-Madani. The Twitter posts translates roughly to ‘sitting with live martyr Abu Hussein yesterday’ (Abu Hussein is Yusuf Al-Madani’s nickname). — Al Jazeera – ‘Recordings: Houthi leaders planned general’s killing’ (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/6/29/recordings-houthi-leaders-planned-generals-killing) (accessed on 19.10.21) |
Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 10. Mansur Al-Sa’adi Original script: منصور السعادي Designation: Major General, Houthi Commander of Yemen’s Naval and Coastal Defense Forces DOB: 1988 POB: Yemen Good quality a.k.a.: n/a Low quality a.k.a.: a) Mansoor Ahmed Al Saadi b) Mansur Ahmad al-Sa’adi c) Abu Sajjad Nationality: Yemen Passport no: n/a National identification no: n/a Address: Yemen Listed on: 26 Sep |
Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 2022 Other information: Houthi Naval Forces Chief of Staff, who has masterminded lethal attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea, plays a leading role in Houthi naval efforts that directly threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen. Physical Description: Eye Color: Brown; Hair: Brown. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individual Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: In accordance with section 5(h) of its Guidelines, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in its sanctions list. Date on which the narrative summary became available on the Committee’s website: 26 September 2022 Mansur Al-Sa’adi was listed on 26 September 2022 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014), as meeting the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of resolution 2140 (2014), including as elaborated by paragraph 19 of resolution 2216 (2015). Mansur Al-Sa’adi has engaged in acts and provided support for acts that threaten the peace, security and stability of Yemen, including violations of the targeted arms embargo. Additional information: Al-Sa’adi is listed for his involvement in and leadership of Houthi naval campaigns that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen, thereby meeting the criteria for designation as laid out in Paragraph 17 of Resolution 2140 (2014). Serving as the Houthi Naval Forces Chief of Staff, Al-Sa’adi masterminded lethal attacks against international shipping vessels in the Red Sea. The Houthi Naval Forces have repeatedly dispersed naval mines, which as highlighted by international human rights organizations, pose a risk to commercial, fishing, and humanitarian aid vessels. Al-Sa’adi has also helped smuggle weapons to Houthis in Yemen in violation of the targeted arms embargo as laid out in paragraph 14 of Resolution 2216 (2015). Verification of active military role: — Al-Sharea News (Arabic) – ‘The Masterminds of the Houthi Attacks’ (https://alsharaeanews.com/2021/03/08/54527/) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22] (1) (‘Mansour Al-Saadi and Ahmed Al-Hamzi, two mysterious characters in the Houthi air force and navy, played a pivotal role in the war in Yemen, extending its influence to threatening Saudi lands and security of the Red Sea.’) (‘Al-Saadi hides behind the nickname “Abu Sajjad,” and he is known as the Emir of the Red Sea and is primarily responsible for reshaping of a naval and coastal defense force whose mission is disturbing coalition battleships and blackmailing the international community by threatening shipping lanes.’) — Yemeni News Agency (SABA) (Arabic) – ‘Qahim, Al-Mushki and Berry were briefed on the damages of the aggression in the districts of Al-Hodeidah’ (https://www.saba.ye/ar/news3174373.htm) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22] (‘They were also briefed, along with members of the national team, Major General Mansour al-Saadi and Major General Muhammad al-Qadri, about the extent of the destruction inflicted on citizens’ homes, schools, hospitals and government buildings in the city of al-Durayhimi. Al-Jah district in the Bait Al-Faqih district.’) — Asharq al-Awsat (English) – ‘Death of Senior Commanders Leaves Houthis in Disarray’ (https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/1246521/death-senior-commanders-leaves-houthis-disarray) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22] (Article identifies al-Saadi as a ‘senior leader’, but incorrectly claimed that he had been killed. States that al-Saadi is responsible for overseeing smuggling of weapons across the Yemeni coast.) — 26 September News (Arabic) – ‘The Navy Celebrates the Revolution of September 21’ (https://www.26sep.net/index.php/newspaper/26topstory/24381-21-8) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22] (‘The event was attended by the Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces Major General Mansour Al Saadi.’) |
Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen article annex_I CELEX: 02014R1352-20240913 2022 Other information: Former Deputy Head of the Houthi National Security Bureau (NSB), oversaw detainees of the NSB who were subjected to torture and other mistreatment while detained, planned and directed illegal arrests and detention of humanitarian workers and the unlawful diversion of humanitarian assistance in violation of international humanitarian law. Physical Description: Eye Color: Brown; Hair: Brown. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individual Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: In accordance with section 5(h) of its Guidelines, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in its sanctions list. Date on which the narrative summary became available on the Committee’s website: 26 September 2022. Motlaq Amer Al-Marrani was listed on 26 September 2022 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014), as meeting the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of resolution 2140 (2014), including as elaborated by paragraph 19 of resolution 2216 (2015), as well as paragraph 18(c) of resolution 2140. Motlaq Amer Al-Marrani has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security and stability of Yemen, including violations of applicable international humanitarian law and human rights abuses and obstructing access to humanitarian assistance in Yemen. Additional information: Al-Marrani is listed for orchestrating unlawful acts of torture and detention that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen, including acts that violate applicable international humanitarian law and that resulted in the obstruction of access to humanitarian assistance in Yemen, thereby meeting the criteria for designation as laid out in Paragraph 17 of resolution 2140 (2014), as further elaborated by paragraph 19 of resolution 2216 (2015), as well as paragraph 18(c) of resolution 2140. As Deputy Head of the Houthi National Security Bureau (NSB), Al-Marrani directed the arrest, detention, and ill treatment of humanitarian workers and others working in humanitarian assistance and was also found to have abused his authority and influence over humanitarian access as leverage to generate personal profit. The Panel of Experts on Yemen documented these activities in its 2018 Final Report (see S/2018/594, paragraph 193). As further documented by the Panel of Experts on Yemen, Al-Marrani oversaw detainees of the NSB, who were reportedly subjected to torture and other mistreatment during their detention. He also orchestrated the extortion, intimidation, and the illegal arrest of company managers and bank directors, with threats of accusing them of collaboration and spying for the enemy unless they complied with judicial custodian orders. Verification of role in human rights abuses: — Human Rights Watch Report (English) - ‘Yemen: Houthi Hostage Taking’ (https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/09/25/yemen-houthi-hostage-taking#) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22] (2) — Al Ain News (Arabic) – ‘Amer Al-Marrani. Man of the “black missions” of the Houthis’ (https://al-ain.com/article/amer-marani-yemen) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22] (‘As for the fourth brother, Mutlaq Al-Marrani is granted the rank of brigadier general and the nickname Abu Emad by the Houthi militia. His terrorist activities have become a source of international concern, as he is one of the most dangerous leaders of the intelligence service involved in the flagrant violation of the lives of Yemenis.’) — Al Marjie (Arabic) – ‘Abu Imad Al-Marani: A Houthi leader responsible for recruiting women and looting relief funds’ (https://www.almarjie-paris.com/15182) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22] (‘She also confirmed that he was responsible for recruiting young women and luring them to work for the Houthis, adding that he was “Forcing them to make obscene videos in order to pressure and blackmail them later, and assign them afterwards.” By arresting the employees and officials of some organizations, he was then able to impose certain conditions later on those organizations. She revealed that Al-Marrani recruited dozens of girls, taking advantage of their need for money, and sent them to lure his opponents.’) — Al Arabiya (Arabic) – ‘ “Terrifying” details about Houthi leaders affected by US sanctions’ تفاصیل "مرعبة "عن قیادات حوثیة طالتھا عقوبات أمیركیة) (alarabiya.net)) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22] (‘Al-Marrani was also involved in crimes of serious violations and torture of those who were kidnapped, including what the activist and former Yemeni detainee, Samira Al-Houri, revealed about moral and financial crimes and his role in luring political and tribal figures, stressing that he took over the file of recruiting girls to spy on the activities of international organizations and United Nations staff. Additionally, he reportedly imposes royalties on these organizations, and shares huge sums of millions of dollars with some of its employees who have become fearful of his brutality and threats.’) — Al-Mashhad al-Araby (Arabic) – ‘Blackmailing the Houthis on relief organizations: What did the militias do?’ (https://almashhadalaraby.com/news/133104) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22] Press releases concerning changes to the Committee’s Sanctions List may be found in the ‘Press Releases’ section on the Committee’s website at the following URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2140/press-releases The updated version of the Committee’s Sanctions List, available in HTML, PDF and XML format, may be found at the following URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2140/materials — The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the Committee’s Sanctions List and is accessible at the following URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list |